Basic Police Academy

BASIC POLICE ACADEMY

Lakeland's 600+ hour Regional Basic Police Academy is administered by the Mathematics, Engineering Technologies, Natural and Social Sciences Division in conjunction with the Ohio Peace Officers Training Council (OPOTC). Both full and part-time academies are offered. The Basic Police Academy is required training to become a police officer in the State of Ohio. The curriculum includes all topics required by the OPOTC, and others as determined by the Academy Commander.